“Of course. If the vice president’s position becomes unstable, it’ll be hard for me to secure my own job as well.”
“Heh. Don’t worry too much. You know my personality, right? Even if I step back, I’ll make sure you, Director Park, can keep your position. And you do your job so well that President Baek won’t be able to easily dismiss you. If there’s one thing he’s incredibly good at, it’s recognizing talent.”
“I’d rather not. President Baek and I don’t share the same sense of humor.”
At that, Seo Rin burst out laughing.
Yes, why wouldn’t she know Director Park’s personality? It was because of his forthright nature that she had chosen him as her righthand man. Therefore, he was a character she was more than qualified to understand.
“Actually, there wasn’t much progress. But don’t you think him appearing at that meeting itself means he’s on my side?”
What she said was true.
Tae Joon didn’t express his intentions directly. But the Tae Joon she knew as a lover was never a man who could backstab her. Even if she had betrayed him.
“He seemed quite young.”
“Yes.”
“Honestly, I was a bit surprised. The fact that someone his age is the CEO of an investment company of that size. And moreover… his visuals were unexpectedly groundbreaking.”
“Groundbreaking?”
“Isn’t it obvious just by looking at him? When he first walked in, I thought a model was entering. Although I’m not one to be outshone, I found myself shrinking back a bit.”
“Director Park, did you only look at his visuals?”
“Yes.”
Director Park was truly honest. Well, it was true that when Seo Rin first saw him, she was breathless.
Memories of that day she had tried hard to hide flooded back because of Tae Joon, whose already handsome visuals had been maximized.
“But, Vice President, I have one more question.”
It seemed that Director Park’s curiosity hadn’t been fully satisfied, as he hesitated before asking. Looking at her face and gauging her reaction, it seemed like it was going to be quite a significant question.
“What is it? Ask quickly before I change my mind.”
“Could you… do you personally know CEO Kang Tae Joon?”
For a moment, Seo Rin was taken aback. How on earth could Director Park know about that?
“Just, when CEO Kang walked in, it seemed like you were quite surprised.”
Director Park, who had been with her for a long time, was quick to read the situation. She usually didn’t show much emotional fluctuation, but today seemed to be an exception.
“It’s okay if you don’t want to answer. I was just wondering…”
“Yeah. He’s my exboyfriend.”
But since it wasn’t a secret she particularly wanted to hide, she calmly laid out the truth. Of course, the listener couldn’t remain calm.
“Pft! Cough!”
“Why are you so surprised? Did you think I’ve never dated in my life?”
“No, that’s not it… I mean, I didn’t know you had such a taste.”
“Such a taste?”
“Didn’t you chastise me for only looking at CEO Kang’s appearance? And then you casually mention that such a person was your exboyfriend, I don’t know what to do.”
“……”
“Well, CEO Kang Tae Joon’s visuals are indeed extraordinary…”
Just like before, anyone who met Tae Joon for the first time was always enamored by his visuals and could talk about nothing else. Director Park, known for his usual stoicism, was no exception.
But she was different.
When she first saw him, she just thought he was a goodfornothing with good looks.
What turned her usually cold heart wasn’t his appearance.
“I didn’t fall for Kang Tae Joon’s good looks.”
“Huh… what?”
“……his name.”
“……”
“I really liked his name. The threeletter name, Kang Tae Joon.”
Yes, it was the name.
She clearly remembered. The moment his name first entered and lodged in her heart.
And as Seo Rin recalled that moment, waves of emotion began to ripple in her eyes again.
One lazy afternoon, ten years ago.
Seo Rin was sitting in a café on the outskirts of San Francisco, reading a book with a warm cup of coffee.
The sunlight was warm, the café’s air was sweet with the smell of coffee beans, and the window table she’d luckily secured was exceptionally cozy. It was a perfect day.
Thanks to this, Seo Rin could concentrate on her book for the first time in a while. It had been a long time since she’d had a completely uninterrupted time to herself.
She looked up at the sound of a presence when the hot coffee began to cool.
An Asian man came into her absentminded view. The man, sitting with the sunlight behind him, had a glowing appearance as if he were haloed.
The problem was, this man, whom she had never seen before, was sitting at her table as if he was part of her group.
“Ah, I’m sorry if I disturbed you. It looked like you were reading an interesting book.”
“……”
“My name is James.”
The man spoke to her fluently in English. It was a superb skill, not like he was trying it once or twice.
Male lead Asks for a Divorce Every Day
It’s not often you come across a plot like this in the female-dominant genre — make sure to check it out!
This is a novel I’m planning to reread as well.
The male lead is strong, skilled in martial arts, and not the usual fragile type you often see in matriarchal novels.
Meanwhile, the female lead is a scientist—rational and logical. Even when she falls for the male lead, she doesn’t let her emotions cloud her decisions.
If you push through the first few chapters, you’ll gradually find the story really intriguing.
It has a mix of mystery, detective elements, and romance.
The author’s writing style is like crafting a puzzle—except they deliberately leave out a few pieces, making it hard to predict what happens next, yet keeping you hooked.
In the end, everything will come together and be explained.
One-sentence summary: Wife, stop playing with beakers and look at me!
In a laboratory accident, research scientist Zhu Wansheng accidentally travels to a matriarchal world. The original owner of the body is an eighteen-year-old only daughter of a wealthy rouge merchant, already married with a handsome young man.
Zhu Wansheng grins: Nice! She always said she was heaven’s favorite granddaughter. After a life of toil in her previous life, she can enjoy blessings in this one.
However, her joy lasts no more than three seconds as bad news arrives: the original owner’s family is about to go bankrupt, and her husband wants a divorce.
Even worse, she’s stuck with a research system full of restrictions.
Zhu Wansheng: ? Is this the destiny of a research dog?
——
Faced with this mess, Zhu Wansheng pours herself a bowl of wine to drown her sorrows. In her drunken haze, her husband arrives.
His figure is imposing, holding a long sword, with a dignified air that captivates Zhu Wansheng.
Gu Yingqing, however, looks at the alcohol-reeking Zhu Wansheng with undisguised disgust and coldly asks, “Divorce or not?” The intoxicated Zhu Wansheng mumbles vaguely, “I think… it’s not… it’s not… impossible!”
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The next day, after sobering up, Zhu Wansheng is full of energy, rolling up her sleeves ready to make a big move. As for yesterday? She has no memory of it.
Zhu Wansheng is ambitious; a research dog fears nothing!
Upgrading rouge, extracting fragrances, producing perfumes, researching lipsticks… all shall bow to the power of modern technology!
The original owner’s dying rouge shop is revitalized. Her mother is pleased and with a wave of her hand, passes on the family business to her. As she takes control and her experimental results gain popularity, it’s the pinnacle of her life…
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But there are always those who can’t stand to see her doing well. Jealousy, scheming, assassination attempts – they want nothing less than her life.
The person who has always kept his distance from her suddenly holds her tightly in his arms, eyes full of concern.
She is unharmed, but he falls into a pool of blood…
Zhu Wansheng feels guilty, “I can grant you one wish.”
Gu Yingqing tentatively circles his arms around her, carefully resting his head in the crook of her neck, pleading softly, “I regret it. Can we not divorce?”
Zhu Wansheng: ? When did I agree to a divorce?
[Small Theater]
The newly developed rouge is beautifully packaged, and Zhu Wansheng is eager to try it.
Gu Yingqing suddenly appears: “My lady, may I apply it for you?”
Cool fingertips lightly brush her lips. His Adam’s apple bobs as he leans in for a light bite.
Zhu Wansheng: ?
Gu Yingqing: It smells so good, I wanted to taste it…
On a warm spring day, Zhu Wansheng tries a new perfume: “Spring Night.” Gu Yingqing corners her against a wall.
Warm breath lingers on her neck.
“My lady, from now on, may I test the fragrances for you?”
[Humorous female scientist vs scheming live-in son-in-law male lead]
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